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4.9 /5.0
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James McKiernan
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Biography
Firm founder, James McKiernan, is a San Luis Obispo personal injury attorney with over 35 years of legal experience. The results he has obtained for his clients has merited his inclusion in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. This is a prestigious group of trial lawyers who have won million-dollar settlements and verdicts for their clients. Less than one percent of all lawyers in the U.S. belong to this organization; this demonstrates the difficulty of achieving such a high level of results for personal injury victims.
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Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Car Accident
40%
Personal Injury
40%
Estate Planning
10%
Wrongful Death
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-33%
Awards
2024 2020 2015
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 45 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1981
Licensed in California for 52 years
State: California
Acquired: 1973
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 1998
Location
James McKiernan Lawyers
(805) 544-8329
Fax
21 Santa Rosa St Ste 300, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405
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Posted by Debora | February 23, 2026
Quick Solution for your needs
Jim and his group are true professionals. They follow up quickly and find the solution that best fits your needs. I will continue to work with Jim for any other attorney needs.
Posted by Dyan | May 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Motorcycle Accident
A law firm, they treat you like family
James McCannan law firm did an amazing job on the outcome of my motorcycle accident. He went 100 steps beyond what he had to do for me. His whole law firm is amazing, special kudos goes out to Maria ..
Posted by Pam | November 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Slip and Fall Accident
The Lawyers that Fight for You
I slipped and broke my left arm last December. Because of the nature of the incident, I felt that I needed representation; and I tried calling a few firms, who stated they were busy, or they wouldn't take my case. Luckily, one firm referred me to James McKiernan, and I thank God that they did. Right ...
Posted by Deborah | November 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law
Caleb was awesome!!
Caleb worked with my elderly mother. He was so caring, professional and was so very patient with her. She won her case and he was awesome at communicating the whole process to her and I. I would high recommend this firm.
Posted by VICTOR | August 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
OMPECTABLE SERVICES THAT REIGN VICTOR CTORY AND ❤️ LOVE FOREVER
MY EXPERIENCE WITH JAMES LAW FIRM WAS THE BEST EXPERIENCE I EVER HAD WITH ATTORNEY OFFICES . THE TEADON WHY IS BECAUSE THE WAY THEY TREAT THERE CUSTOMERS LIKE QUEENS AND KINGS , JAMES ALSO UNEXPECTELY GOT ME EXTRA MONEY THAT WAS UNEXPECTED AND HELPED OUT UBUNDANTLY, SUCH AN AWESOME SERVICE I CAN NEV...
James McKiernan's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. McKiernan is the most skilled and creative legal mind of his generation. His range of experience in unmatched: attorney, judge, and even law school Dean. He sees angles in his advocacy for clients that no one else does...and that makes all the difference! When you put your trust in James McKiernan, you put your trust in the best."
John Hayes
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1998.
Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 1998
updated on 01/20/2016This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Honors
2021
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Multi-Million Dollar Advocate, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2020
Top 10, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2019
Top 10, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2018
Top 10, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2016
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Work Experience
1983 - Present
Principal, James McKiernan Lawyers
1975 - 1983
Judge, San Luis Obispo County Superior Court
1974 - 1975
Attorney, Girardi & Keese
1973 - 1974
Clerk, Central District Superior Court - Los Angeles
Education
2003
Regent University School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
1972
Loyola Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1968
Fordham Univ
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
Italian
Spanish
Activity
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